Tesla plans to lay off more than 10% of workforce as sales slump
"It must be done," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a memo about the layoffs sent to employees on Sunday.
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"It must be done," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a memo about the layoffs sent to employees on Sunday.
Tesla accounted for 80% of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2020, but that figure fell to 55% last year.
Jeff Bezos has regained his spot as the richest person in the world, barely beating out now former No. 1 Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Home charging options might make them convenient in cities but what if you want to drive your EV further? In this Next Weather Investigation, WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh took a trip to the North Shore and discovered a few bumps in the road.
Having advanced driver-assistance systems doesn't mean motorists get to zone out, Transportation Secretary says.
"With the help of two guests, we pulled them up," the floating sauna's skipper said. "They were able to warm up in the sauna."
Police in Texas arrested a Tesla employee from Minnesota on Sunday after he allegedly threatened to kill President Joe Biden and Elon Musk.
Justin McCauley, 31, was charged on Tuesday with felony terroristic threats after tweeting that he was "planning to kill" Biden, Musk, X and Tesla.
Tesla said the backup cameras on some Y, S and X model vehicles can malfunction while the car is in reverse.
The cold isn't just hard on our bodies, it can kill your car, or make it impossible to fire it up in the first place.
The defective system is supposed to ensure that drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.
Love it or hate it, but Tesla's first pickup truck sports a look like no other vehicle on the market today.
The "iPhone of robots" could soon work alongside humans in warehouses and manufacturing plants, according to electronics maker Apptronik.
North American automakers like General Motors, Honda and Kia announced they are building a large electric vehicle charging network rivaling the size and scope of Tesla. WCCO's Jason Rantala has reaction from local electric vehicle advocates and owners
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it will probe a recent crash that injured a 17-year-old.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it got two complaints that the steering wheels can come off Tesla's Model Y SUV while it's being driven.
The car plummeted more than 250 feet down a cliff on the side of the Pacific Coast Highway near an area known as Devil's Slide that's known for fatal wrecks, officials said.
Nickel is a key ingredient of electric vehicle batteries. Tesla would claim more than half of the mine's production of nickel concentrate, which would be further refined before it could be used to make batteries.
Thursday night, Minneapolis police said two young men robbed a woman at gunpoint and stole her Tesla in the Lowry Hill neighborhood. They later tracked down the vehicle and recovered the gun in south Minneapolis.
A Lakeville man called us when he got stuck with a $10,000 bill from an in-app purchase he claims he didn't authorize.
Tesla without Elon Musk at the wheel? To many of the electric car maker's customers and investors that would be unthinkable. But that's what government securities regulators now want to see.
U.S. securities regulators have filed a complaint against Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleging that he made false and misleading statements about plans to take the company private in August.
Tesla Inc. has turned over documents to the U.S. Justice Department after statements by CEO Elon Musk about taking the company private, the electric car maker confirmed Tuesday.
Elon Musk's erratic behavior was front and center again this week as the CEO of Tesla conceded that he's overwhelmed by job stress, pushing his electric car company's stock down and bringing pressure on its board to take action.
Electric car maker Tesla's CEO Elon Musk admitted to The New York Times that stress is taking a heavy toll on him personally in what he calls an "excruciating" year.
Mohsen Mahdawi was taken into custody on April 16 when he went for his U.S. citizenship interview.
There have been a lot of questions around Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy this offseason. He himself has no doubts about his future with the team.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well.
The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.
It's that time of year again: Spring cleaning season is upon us, and the annual chore can be overwhelming.
Three people were killed and two more were hurt in an overnight shooting in Minneapolis that police said may have been gang-related.
Adams has looked on, as other lot rents at Brandondale Estates skyrocketed, nearly 70 percent higher than what she is paying now. She fears a new lease would be a major financial burden.
A family-owned toy store in St. Paul is joining a national legal fight, claiming President Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports could devastate their business.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
President Trump is threatening to pull money from cities and states that don't cooperate with his immigration crackdown.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well.
Adams has looked on, as other lot rents at Brandondale Estates skyrocketed, nearly 70 percent higher than what she is paying now. She fears a new lease would be a major financial burden.
A lifesaving gift is now just steps from a high school football field in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Sammy is always looking for an adventure. But that's a challenge too, because as part of his autism elopement, he'll just take off running. Last Monday, Sammy got away from his grandma, got through an open door, and headed right for the woods.
Springtime in Minnesota typically means melting snowpack and eyes on flood-prone rivers. But a rise in extreme rain events is adding to concerns and questions about insurance coverage.
The remains of a woman who was last seen nearly nine years ago were found in St. Cloud, Minnesota, police say.
A Wisconsin woman who admitted to stabbing a classmate to appease the fictional character Slender Man will have to wait a little longer to move into a group home.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin were hit by tornadoes during Monday night's severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Prosecutors have reduced a felony misconduct charge against a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in two inmate deaths to a misdemeanor.
As many parts of Minnesota are now either in active severe weather warnings or tornado watches, a number of schools in Minnesota have already announced early closures and pulled the plug on after-school activities.
Sammy is always looking for an adventure. But that's a challenge too, because as part of his autism elopement, he'll just take off running. Last Monday, Sammy got away from his grandma, got through an open door, and headed right for the woods.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
Mohsen Mahdawi was taken into custody on April 16 when he went for his U.S. citizenship interview.
For the past 50 years, Camp Ripley in Little Falls has been home to the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum. In this web extra, WCCO's Pauleen Le and photojournalist Arthur Philips take us along for a look inside its archives ahead of the museum's massive transformation. Watch Le's documentary, "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota," on WCCO.com and on our YouTube channel.
A family-owned toy store in St. Paul is joining a national legal fight, claiming President Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports could devastate their business.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
President Trump is threatening to pull money from cities and states that don't cooperate with his immigration crackdown.
Hail and strong winds can wreak havoc on trees.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Three people were killed and two more were hurt in an overnight shooting in Minneapolis that police said may have been gang-related.
An Iowa judge has released a portion of a search warrant connected to the disappearance of an Iowa news anchor.
A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player and Minnesota native Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
A memo from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office said that "proposed resolutions should consider the person charged as a whole person, including their racial identity and age."
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faced members of the House Fraud Committee on Monday who sought questions about a 2021 meeting he had with business owners later convicted in the Feeding our Future fraud case.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
The Minnesota State Fair continues to round out its 2025 Grandstand lineup, with country star Hank Williams Jr. as the latest announcement.
After a lengthy delay, the much-anticipated musical stage adaptation of Prince's beloved 1984 movie and album "Purple Rain" is finally set to make its world debut this fall in downtown Minneapolis.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
There have been a lot of questions around Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy this offseason. He himself has no doubts about his future with the team.
Kyle Manzardo homered to right field to lead off the ninth inning as the Cleveland Guardians snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Brett Howden scored 4:05 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild and put Vegas one game away from advancing out of the Western Conference first round.
A lifesaving gift is now just steps from a high school football field in Stillwater, Minnesota.
2025 is the first year Minnesota is providing undocumented workers with the state health insurance.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
Tulip season is just beginning in Minnesota, a sign of incoming warmth.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Spring is heating up, with a breezy, warm Wednesday on the way and even warmer temperatures ahead.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Spring is heating up, with a breezy, warm Wednesday on the way and even warmer temperatures ahead.
Wednesday will be breezy and warmer as spring heats up.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a weak system could bring isolated drizzle or light showers on Thursday.
An investigation is underway following a seven-vehicle pileup north of the Twin Cities that killed one and injured multiple others Tuesday.
The Vietnam War ended April 30, 1975, with the Fall of Saigon. Refugees escaped the communist government by helicopter, by boat, and on foot, leaving their families behind. Some ultimately made it to Minnesota. In this WCCO 50th Anniversary Special, Pauleen Le shares untold stories, footage, and interviews from some Vietnamese, Hmong, Laotian, and Cambodian Americans who still remember that fateful day.
The owners are excited for people to come see the new space and get some sweet treats.
Spring is heating up, with a breezy, warm Wednesday on the way and even warmer temperatures ahead.
Overnight violence in Minneapolis left three dead and two more hurt, plus more of the day’s top stories.